Activated Charcoal
123 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA
Important: Adverse event reports do not establish that a drug caused or contributed to the event. Consult your veterinarian before making treatment decisions.
123
Total Reports
17
Deaths Reported
1380.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Activated Charcoal
Administration Routes
OralUnknownOther
Species Affected
Dog 98
Cat 24
Horse 1
Most Affected Breeds
Domestic Shorthair 18
Retriever - Labrador 14
Retriever - Golden 9
Crossbred Canine/dog 5
Beagle 5
Pit Bull 4
Spaniel - King Charles Cavalier 4
Dog (unknown) 3
Mixed (Dog) 3
Shepherd Dog - Australian 3
Most Reported Reactions
Vomiting 39
Accidental exposure 29
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 22
Ataxia 18
Seizure NOS 18
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 17
Diarrhoea 16
Overdose 16
Tremor 15
Anorexia 14
Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 14
Elevated creatinine 14
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
53 (42.4%)
Recovered/Normal
34 (27.2%)
Outcome Unknown
20 (16.0%)
Died
10 (8.0%)
Euthanized
7 (5.6%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (0.8%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.